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Featured on the Wedding Pickle blog

Selecting a photographer for your wedding is a HUGE decision!  I was so happy that the Wedding Pickle blog wanted to feature my pictures and advice.  The blog has a goal of helping brides avoid “pickles”, and choosing the right photographer is so important for an enjoyable wedding day and beautiful memories.  You can read […]

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Favorite Venues: Ritz Carlton Tyson’s Corner & River Farm

Next up we have the Ritz Carlton Tyson’s Corner and River Farm. The Ritz Carlton Tyson’s Corner is, of course, a gorgeous hotel.  It can easily accomodate a larger reception and a rockin’ party.  As the second and third pictures show, professional lighting can really transform a reception space. And now my favorite wedding spot – […]

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Favorite Venues: Lloyd House & Oxon Hill Manor

Today we have two historic mansions: the Lloyd House and Oxon Hill Manor. First, the Lloyd House is in the heart of Old Town Alexandria on Washington Street.  It’s perfect for small weddings with a little garden that is spectacular in early November.  What could be prettier than getting married under this gorgeous yellow tree? Next […]

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Favorite Venues: Hotel Monaco Washington DC & Gaylord National

The next two on my list of favorite Washington DC wedding venues are the Hotel Monaco Washington DC and the Gaylord National Harbor.  While hotels don’t usually make my list, these two are quite unique. First up is the Hotel Monaco – the one in Washington DC has a beautiful ballroom space with windows and a rotunda […]

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Favorite Venues: Belmont Country Club & Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

There are so many amazing venues in the Washington DC metro area for wedding receptions.  Many also have beautiful spaces for having a wedding ceremony at the same location – which will certainly simplify your wedding day! It’s been so much fun to photograph weddings at these wedding spots, and I’m always being asked which […]

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